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Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Q&A From Ridgefield Primary Care, Raj Aurora, Ashwin Sooriyakumar Jan 2021

Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Q&A From Ridgefield Primary Care, Raj Aurora, Ashwin Sooriyakumar

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

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Perceptions On Childhood Covid-19 Vaccination, Grant M. Schumaker Jan 2021

Perceptions On Childhood Covid-19 Vaccination, Grant M. Schumaker

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

COVID-19 vaccination, especially, in children has been a point of both political and scientific contention since its inception. The purpose of this project was to qualitatively assess patients' perceptions on COVID-19 vaccination for children between the ages of 5-11 years old using survey data. Understanding our patient's perceptions on why they may or may not support vaccination may guide how we approach discussing the topic. A total of 17 responses were collected from patients between the ages of 18-80 years old, with >75% of patients found to be in support, already vaccinated, or had a vaccine appointment scheduled for their …


Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Resources In Northern New York, Cyrus Neal Thomas-Walker, Maegan Cabrera Md Jan 2021

Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Resources In Northern New York, Cyrus Neal Thomas-Walker, Maegan Cabrera Md

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

COVID-19 continues to be a significant health threat and has caused significant disease and mortality in the fall 2021 wave largely driven by the Delta Variant and complicated by unvaccinated patients. In the state of NY, approximately 40 patients died per day (7 day moving average) from serious COVID-19 illness during this time period. During this time, approximately 35% of Clinton County’s population is not vaccinated for COVID-19 and is subsequently unprotected from serious COVID-19 illness. This work discusses reasons for non-vaccination and strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy. Additionally, it includes a pamphlet for local distribution as well as a …


Food Security During Remote Schooling, Julia Lane Clemens Jan 2020

Food Security During Remote Schooling, Julia Lane Clemens

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

This project examined how remote schooling during the coronavirus pandemic affected patients' food security. Patients were surveyed about their access to food and how this had changed during the pandemic. Recommendations were made to the clinic following data collection.


Educating Patients On Flu Shot Importance In The Covid-19 Era, Nicole Delgado, Shayan Mcgee Jan 2020

Educating Patients On Flu Shot Importance In The Covid-19 Era, Nicole Delgado, Shayan Mcgee

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

As fall approaches in 2020, it is even more important than previous years for patients to receive the influenza vaccine. The CDC believes that influenza and Covid-19 will both be spreading in the fall and winter of 2020. For this project, educational pages were designed for display in patient exam rooms at Milton Family Practice in Milton, Vermont. Information included the symptom overlap of Covid-19 and influenza, the distinct features of Covid-19, an epidemiological comparison of 2019 influenza statistics vs. Covid-19 statistics, and an emphasis on the importance of getting a flu shot to prevent a dangerous co-infection with both …


Resource To Address Pandemic-Related Anxiety And Depression For Pregnant Patients In Vermont, Mohammed Wali Jan 2020

Resource To Address Pandemic-Related Anxiety And Depression For Pregnant Patients In Vermont, Mohammed Wali

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The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to patient deaths, strained health care systems, and economic uncertainty. Distress during pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes for both parent and baby. A patient-friendly handout was created for pregnant patients to offer reassurance, incorporate mind-body recommendations to address stress, and offer screening tools to empower them to address mood concerns with their obstetric providers in the COVID-era.